Friday, March 10, 2017

Joe throws a gem, 'Cats win Game 1

Maryville, Mo. - Northwest's Joseph Hietpas threw a 2-hit, 8 strike-out, 9-inning complete game gem over the Washburn Ichabods to win Game 1, 5-1. Game 1 was moved to Thursday due to weather forecast in the Maryville area. In a starting pitcher battle, Hietpas out-played Washburn's starter. Once Washburn's starter ended his day, your Bearcat baseball team tacked on runs against the Ichabod's bullpen to win the game. Add in solid defense and a late arriving offense, and Northwest's record is now 11-6, 3-4 MIAA in the 2017 season. Northwest is now 3-1 in home games this season. Northwest is 7-4 in road games this season. Northwest is 1-1 in neutral site games this season. 

Offensively, Logan Rycraft was your offensive most valuable player for the Bearcat baseball team. In total, Logan went 3 for 3 (including a double), including a stolen base, 1 RBI and 1 run scored in the game. A close second was the performance of Ozzie Adams, who went 2 for 3 (including a double) with 1 RBI, 1 walk, and 2 runs scored on the day. Luke Wilkinson went 1 for 2 (a double) with with 1 walk in the game. Garrett Fort went 1 for 4 with 1 RBI, and 1 run scored on the day. Landon Figg went 1 for 4 (a double) in the game. Luke Hassman went 1 for 3 with 1 RBI on the day. In total, Northwest scored 5 runs off of 9 hits, 4 RBIs, 2 walks, 5 strike-outs, and left 6 runners on base. 

Defensively, Northwest was charged with 1 error in the game.

Pitching, Joseph Hietpas continued his MIAA Pitcher of the Year caliber season with a 9-inning complete game victory. With the win, Hietpas' record advanced to 2-1 on the year. In total, Hietpas worked 9.0 innings, allowed only 2 hits, 1 run, 1 walk, 8 strike-outs, and hit 1 batter. The 9-inning game took a mere 2 hours and 8 minutes to complete due to Joe's shut-out performance. 


Next for Northwest - The Bearcats will play Games 2 and 3 against Washburn in Topeka in a double-header on Friday, March 10, 2017. First pitch for Game 2 is set for 2pm. First pitch for Game 3 is set for approximately 5pm. 

Go Cats!!
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